$2,500,000

Perched 300 feet above the winding Tinicum riverbed, this 6,200-square-foot architectural masterpiece sits on 13 acres surrounded by 91 acres of preserved land. It is a study in contrasts - a seamless marriage of grounded permanence and ethereal transparency. Originally conceived in 1987 by architect Warren Beltz and fully revitalized… Read More with state-of-the-art systems, the estate feels less like a traditional house and more like a sensory vessel, shifting fluidly from the raw weight of the earth to the weightlessness of the open sky. The journey begins a third of a mile off the main road, past a remotely activated contemporary gate that acts as your first threshold to total seclusion. As the long private drive unfolds, it builds a quiet anticipation that culminates at the front entrance. Here, massive chiseled local slate steps - each individual block weighing a staggering ton - anchor the structure firmly into the cliffside. On the southern exposure, this geological theme echoes outward into a stone amphitheater overlooking the water, transforming the landscape into a functional piece of land art that doubles as an acoustic and meditative sanctuary. Stepping inside, the home opens into a breathtaking Great Room defined by 20-foot ceilings and expansive floor-to-ceiling glass that dissolves the boundary between the interior and the river valley below. To counteract the vastness of the scale, the layout relies on zonal intimacy. Mid-century-inspired sunken living rooms, a step-down fireplace area, and sweeping 20-foot curtains create a cocoon of warmth. The interior walls follow a fluid, organic, curvilinear path designed to trace the sun's natural East-to-West transit, guiding you effortlessly through the home's three distinct living spaces, dedicated entertainment rooms, and quiet work-from-home offices. Ascending to the second level, which houses five bedrooms in total, the primary suite serves as a private observatory. Dual walk-in closets maintain a minimalist sense of order, while a 10-foot sliding glass door pulls you outward onto a private 15-foot suspended deck, hanging high above the riverbed where the breeze and sounds of the water become part of the room's atmosphere. As the day fades, the architecture performs its most magical trick: it pivots toward the Northwest. This wing of the home transitions you away from the high-energy river views and into the dappled, quiet seclusion of the surrounding forest. Fully glazed doors and walls turn the house into a glowing lantern at night. Without the glare of the sun, leaving the curtains open invites the moonlight to dance across the curved interior walls, transforming the forest canopy into a living, silver-and-black mural. It is a space deliberately crafted to help you unplug, offering a rare brand of quiet luxury that forces a complete mental shift from the outside world. Complementing the main residence is a fully climate-controlled, heated and air-conditioned four-car garage built to shelter an automotive collection. Resting just above it is a generous 1,200-square-foot, open-concept one-bedroom loft apartment. Fitted with its own structural glazing and modern amenities, it provides an entirely independent, private haven for guests or staff, ensuring the entire compound functions with effortless sophistication. Read Less

Courtesy of Scott K Freeman, Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors- Ottsville 610-847-3300

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Oct 31, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

6,200

Lot Size

13.65 Acres

Year Built

1987

MLS Number

PABU2133556

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric

Basement

Partial, Interior Access

Building

Built in 1987, Living area: 6200, Levels: 2, Construction Materials: Frame

Cooling

Central A/C

Accessibility Features

None

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Balcony, Patio(s), Extensive Hardscape, Gutter System

Fireplaces

1 fireplace

Floors

Carpet, Ceramic Tile

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Garage

3 spaces

Heating

90% Forced Air

Interior Features

Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Intercom, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), Stove - Wood, Walk-in Closet(s)

Lot

13.65 acres, Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00, Backs - Parkland, Backs to Trees, Adjoins - Public Land, Landscaping, Mountainous, Not In Development, Private, Rear Yard, Secluded, Stream/Creek, Sloping, Trees/Wooded

Property

Other structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods, Valley

Security Features

Intercom, Security Gate

Sewer

On Site Septic

Taxes

Annual Amount: $17,557, Lot: 063-002, Year: 2026, Zoning: RA

Utilities

Water Source: Well

Water Features

Water Body Name: Tinicum Creek

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